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Korea International School Pangyo Campus is located in Bundang-gu, Seongnam, just south of Seoul, in the Pangyo area. Pangyo is a planned residential and business district with road connections to southern Seoul and surrounding suburbs. The campus is situated in a hilly, green area slightly away from dense city traffic, while still within commuting distance of Seoul.
The school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. It is organized into Elementary School, Middle School, and High School, with age-appropriate campuses and facilities on the same site.
KIS Pangyo is a co-educational day school.
Korea International School provides learning support services, including support for students with identified learning needs. Specific details about the scope of SEN provision or specialist facilities are not publicly detailed on the school website, and families are encouraged to discuss individual needs directly with the admissions team.
The school follows an American educational system and prepares students primarily for university pathways aligned with the United States.
Korea International School has no religious affiliation.
School begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. for all students.
KIS Pangyo offers a school bus service for students commuting from Seoul and surrounding areas, including Bundang. Routes and pick-up points are organised by the school, and details are provided directly to enrolled families. The service is optional and arranged separately from tuition fees.
Application and Registration Fees
• Application and Testing Fee: KRW 400,000 (one-time at first application)
• Registration Fee: KRW 400,000 (one-time upon enrolment)
• Entrance Fee: KRW 4,000,000 (one-time upon first admission)
• Book Deposit: KRW 200,000 (one-time, refundable)
Tuition Fees (Annual)
(Note: fees below include only yearly school tuition and exclude the one-time charges above.)
• Pre/ Jr. Kinder : KRW 18,850,000 plus USD 9,270
• Grades K – Grade 5: KRW 21,090,000 plus USD 10,430
• Grades 6 – 8: KRW 22,860,000 plus USD 11,030
• Grades 9 – 12: KRW 26,590,000 plus USD 12,060
Tuition is partly denominated in Korean Won and partly in U.S. dollars (converted into KRW); this reflects the school’s published structure.
Other Costs
• Uniform: A PE uniform is required; daily uniform information is not prominently listed.
• Extras: Bus service, lunches, after-school activities, and materials may incur additional fees; these vary by service and are arranged separately.
Refund Information
• The book deposit is refundable. Other refunds (e.g., for tuition) are subject to school policy and are not detailed in published fees.
Payment Options
• Common payment methods at international schools include bank transfer; specific online or card options are not listed in publicly available fee summaries. Parents typically coordinate payment through the school finance office.
Korea International School (KIS) Pangyo Campus is an international school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Located in Pangyo, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, the campus sits in a planned suburban area south of Seoul that is well known for its technology and business district. KIS Pangyo follows an American curriculum, with Advanced Placement (AP) courses available in high school, supporting preparation for university study, particularly in the United States. Instruction is delivered in English, while students also study Korean and can choose additional world languages such as Spanish, Mandarin, and French, depending on grade level. The school places emphasis on co-curricular participation, offering structured activities and student clubs alongside academic classes. A school bus service operates across Seoul and nearby residential areas, supporting daily commuting. KIS Pangyo is part of the wider Korea International School network and operates as a co-educational, non-boarding campus .
